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40 essential English phrases for travel
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Learning a few key phrases before you travel somewhere new can make your trip much smoother. If you’re planning on studying abroad, adding some basic ...

Summer’s over, what now? 5 ways to make the most of fall
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The temperature drops, the tan lines start fading and we return to reality by heading back to school or our job. But just because the long, sunny days...

Why investing in your language skills is the best thing you can do for your career
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It’s no secret that being fluent in a second language can help you get ahead in your career. Making the effort to master English – the global lingua f...

How to overcome the fear of speaking a new language
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Learning a new language opens doors to new cultures, opportunities, and friendships. The best way to strengthen language skills is to practice, but fo...

10 books for English learners that will make you love reading
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“If you don’t like to read, you haven’t found the right book.” – J.K. RowlingReading in another language is a dream for many. It takes perseverance an...

5 reasons to give your kids opportunities you never had
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We know how much you adore watching your child grow, change, learn, and develop their own opinions. But you may also feel a little nervous about seein...

50 of the most inspiring quotes about languages
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Learning another language is a powerful and meaningful thing — and us EF folks are not the only ones who believe it! We’ve gathered 50 of the most ins...

How to speak English fluently – 10 key steps
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In today’s world, the better your English, the more you can partake in all things global: from internet culture that knows no borders to international...

A survival guide to American English
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You’re learning English. Great! As the most widely spoken language in the world, you’ll be able to connect with the other 1.5 billion people globally ...

10 Italian expressions everyone should know
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There are hundreds of expressions in the English language that look or sound similar to their Italian equivalents. The Italian language, however, cont...

How to navigate cultural differences: 9 tips
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Cultural exchange is a huge part of foreign language learning. Language is so connected to culture that, to become fluent, it’s essential to learn abo...

13 totally relatable French expressions
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There are a million reasons to learn French: is beautiful, sexy and suave. But it’s also thoughtful and intelligent. The French have a certain je ne s...